ZIP Code 45044
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Middletown · Butler County · Ohio
- Population
- 52,822
- Median income
- $73,732
- Median home value
- $241,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.8%
- Land area
- 98.4 sq mi
537/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
New York
ZIP code 45044 in Middletown, Ohio has a population of 52,822. The median household income is $73,732, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $241,600, 13% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.4 square miles in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. The area is home to 52,822 residents, producing a population density of 537 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45044 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45044 sits at $73,732 (1% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,640. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $241,600 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,076 per month, and 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 45044 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45044.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45044, Middletown, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
52,822
Population
98.4
Area (sq mi)
537
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45044?
36.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,732
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$37,640
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
22,198
Total Housing Units
20,589
Occupied Units
1,609
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,600
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$1,076
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45044 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 134 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 172 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 191 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 206 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 797 business establishments in ZIP 45044, employing approximately 17,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $987,200,000.
797
Businesses
17,150
Employees
$987.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 64 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45044 vs 45050 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45050 | Monroe, OH | 8,548 | 1.3 mi |
| 45067 | Trenton, OH | 13,898 | 5.8 mi |
| 45069 | West Chester, OH | 49,060 | 7.6 mi |
| 45011 | Hamilton, OH | 69,677 | 6.6 mi |
| 45042 | Middletown, OH | 26,451 | 7.4 mi |
| 45005 | Franklin, OH | 29,963 | 7.3 mi |
| 45040 | Mason, OH | 50,627 | 7.7 mi |
| 45034 | Kings Mills, OH | 1,184 | 9.6 mi |
| 45039 | Maineville, OH | 22,814 | 11.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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